| programs Peppermint Ridge provides a range of services to developmentally
challenged adults. One of the biggest benefits offered by The Ridge
is our continuum of services. Residents can transfer to living
situations that best meets their needs while maintaining continuity
of care within the Ridge system.
Basic funding for our programs comes from contracts with Medi-Cal
and with the Regional Centers that place residents in our homes. As
a 501(3)(c) corporation, we rely on support from the community. It
is these donations of money and material that allows us to provide
an outstanding level of service that greatly exceeds the
requirements of the licensing agencies that monitor our performance.
COMMUNITY
CARE and INTERMEDIATE CARE HOMES
| Ridge Features |
- Individualized training with explicit Individual
Service Plans
- Normalization philosophy along with tender, loving
care
- Range of programs allows for resident movement into
progressively more independent living situations as appropriate
- Respect for rights of residents and guidance in exercise
of those rights
- On-going staff training
- Professional consultant services
- Administrative support to direct care staff seven days
per week
- Stability and continuity of program through community
and church support
- Operated by a well established nonprofit corporation
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| Special Services |
- Positive behavior support
- Person centered planning
- Caring & quality staff
- Independent living skills training
- Activities of daily living skills
- Behavior
- Life management skills
- Social/Recreation activities
- Family life skills training
- Communication training
- Occupational training
- Physical training
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| Health Care |
- Arrange regular medical and dental appointments and
accompany residents to appointments as needed
- Maintain health records
- Administer medications and medical treatments
- Special diets as needed
- Medical consultants for special needs
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| Accommodations |
- Family type homes; 4, 6 or 12 residents each
- Furnished room - single or double occupancy
- Individual closet space
- Meals served family style
- Every resident has full use of living room, dining
room, family room, grounds, swimming pool
- Laundry services and/or assistance in doing their own
laundry. Linens supplied
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Community Education
& Training
Programs |
We utilize the service of the following programs:
- Ability Counts
- A.R.C. - Riverside Workshop, Activity Center, and
Supported Employment
- Cole Vocational Services
- Corona/Norco Unified School District, Adult Education
- First Step Day Program
- Westview Unlimited Quest
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| Transportation |
- Ridge staff and vehicles are available for medical
appointments, recreation, shopping, etc.
- Corona Dial-A-Ride and R.T.A Bus Service also
available
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| Other Services |
- Planned recreation activities at home and in the
community
- Participation in special events and activities such as
sports, Special Olympics, churches, camps, parties and
dances
- Shopping trips and eating out at restaurants
- Communication with parents in person, in writing, and
by telephone
- Family visits welcome and encouraged
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V.I.P.
PROGRAM
For Capable Adults Who Are Very
Independent
People
| Accommodations |
- V.I.P. participants live in the dwelling of their own
choice within a radius of 30 miles from the V.I.P.
office in Corona.
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| Program Goals |
- The goal of the V.I.P. Program is to provide training,
guidance and support for participants who are working
toward living indepently. Most training is provided on a
one-on-one basis in the participant's own home.
- Group training is provided on areas of common concern
such as personal safety, legal rights, consumer
awareness, and social/sexual awareness.
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| Overview of Goals |
Based on participants' individual needs, training and
guidance are provided in one or more of the following areas:
- Cleaning, laundry and home safety
- Cooking, meal preparation and menu planning
- Money management
- Health, hygiene, and medical/dental resources
- Shopping in natural environments
- Public transportation
- Independent recreation and participation in the
community
- Community resource awareness and community safety
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| Features |
- In-home visitations by the counselor/trainer
- Call-in program reviews
- Crisis intervention and assistance with lifestyle
changes
- Community integration and socialization activities
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L.I.F.E.
PROGRAM
Liberating
Individuals
For
Empowerment
| Program Goals |
- Offers individuals with developmental disabilities a
real choice in determining their life goals including
the right to live in their own homes.
- Services and support are tailored to individual
interest and needs and are provided in the person's
natural environment.
- Assist individual in exercising their right to make
their own decisions.
- Provide services and support to enhance participants'
quality of life.
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| Personal Support Services |
On-going support services are provided that are necessary
to address physical and developmental challenges that can
not be cured.
- Personal hygiene and laundry
- Meal planning, shopping and cooking
- Household management
- Non-medical needs
- Assistance with locating and scheduling appropriate
services such as doctors, dentists, other health care
professionals and community services
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| Training & Habilitation Services |
Individualized training designed to help participants to
overcome physical and/or developmental challenges. The
degree of training varies as the consumer's needs change.
- Locating and moving into a home
- Selecting suitable housemates
- Landlord/tenant issues
- Meal planning, shopping and cooking
- Personal hygiene
- Laundry
- Mobility training
- Money management
- Community awareness
- Self-advocacy
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| 24-Hour Emergency Assistance |
L.I.F.E. employees are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week to provide crisis intervention when necessary and
appropriate. Staff will facilitate, assist and support
consumers in pursuit of generic resources and in the
purchase, installation, repair, maintenance and/or use of
24-hour emergency assistance services. |
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